Abstract: A pipe fitting stand for supporting a pipe during a work operation includes a table, and a plurality of legs coupled to the table. The plurality of legs are moveable between a first position and a second position via a linkage mechanism. The pipe fitting stand additionally includes a stirrup coupled to one of the plurality of the legs to facilitate pivoting the plurality of legs between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A blow-molded plastic structure has a hollow interior portion formed during a blow-molding process, and includes first and second outer portions that are spaced apart from each other, with the hollow interior portion disposed there between. The structure includes a pattern of structural stiffening features that are integrally formed in the second outer portion. The pattern of structural stiffening features includes a plurality of tripodal depressions disposed in rows and columns and a plurality of convex regions disposed in rows and columns between the plurality of tripodal depressions. Each convex region has a maximum height between the first and second outer portions. Each of the tripodal depressions extends into the hollow interior portion, includes three indentations disposed adjacent the first outer portion, and includes an island spaced away from the first outer portion. The island has three sides, each of which is disposed adjacent one of the three indentations.

Abstract: Provided are a connecting rod folding mechanism and a cot having the same. The connecting rod folding mechanism includes: an upper surrounding joint connecting rod folding mechanism and an corner connecting rod folding mechanism; the corner connecting rod folding mechanism includes an upper connecting rod, a lower connecting rod and a pull-cord rod; the lower connecting rod is connected with the pull-cord rod; the upper connecting rod is connected with an upper surrounding tube; the upper connecting rod is movably connected with the lower connecting rod; the lower connecting rod is arranged in the pull-cord rod; the pull-cord rod is provided with an engaging structure; the lower connecting rod penetrates through the engaging structure and is connected with a pulling mechanism; the pulling mechanism is arranged in a vertical column; and one end of the vertical column is connected to the corner connecting rod folding mechanism.

Abstract: An articulated support bracket for a table and a table containing the support bracket. The support bracket includes a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being rotationally attached to a frame of a table or bench; a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being rotationally attached to a leg of the table and the distal end being rotationally attached to the distal end of the first arm; and a locking ring slidably disposed on the first arm between the proximal end and the distal end of the first arm for engaging a locking portion of the second arm when the locking ring is in a locking position. The locking portion has a first edge that increasingly diverges from a second edge when moving from the distal end toward the proximal end of the second arm.

Abstract: A portable retractable barrier apparatus may comprise a primary standard and a secondary standard for positioning on a ground surface. Each standard may include a base portion with the base portion of at least one of the standards having a slot, and a post portion mounted on the base portion. A barrier may have a first end mounted on the primary standard and a second end mounted on the secondary standard. A retraction structure may be configured to retract the barrier with respect to the primary standard and may include a spool with the barrier at least partially wrapped about the spool. The slot in the base portion of one standard being configured to receive the post portion of the other standard so that the base portion of said at least one standard is restable upon the base portion of said other standard.

Abstract: Proposed is a line assembly (1), including: a metal hose (2) that is corrugated at least in some segments; and an inner component (3), which is arranged radially inside the metal hose at least over a partial length of the metal hose; the line assembly being distinguished by at least one coupling element (4, 4?), which coupling element is arranged between an outer border (2d) of the metal hose (2) and an outside surface (3a) of the inner component (3) and which coupling element is designed to damp the metal hose (2) by means of mechanical coupling to the inner component (3).

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with one or more adjacent tables to reduce a height of the table in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top constructed from molded plastic and the table top may include a receiving portion sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of a frame of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. The table may also include a metal frame connected to the table top and the frame may include an engaging portion sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. If desired, an outer surface of the engaging portion may be visible and exposed in the recess in the lip.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a jointing 2 for a furniture leg element 4, the jointing comprising: a base part 6 configured to be attached to a furniture, the base part 6 comprising a convex outer surface 8, which during use faces the leg element 4, and which outer surface 8 further comprises an elongated hole 10 defining a longitudinal extension 12 and a transversal extension 14, an elongated threaded top part 16 configured to be fixed to the leg element 4 and having a cross sectional dimension not exceeding the transversal extension 14 of the hole 10, and a sliding element 18 configured to slide along the inner side 34 of the convex outer surface 8 the base part 6 and having a threaded aperture 20 configured for cooperating with the threaded top part 16 in such a way that the leg element 4 is fixed to the base part 6 by screwing the top part 16 in the sliding element 18, and thereby enabling the leg element 4 to be fixed at a certain angle relative to the furniture.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with one or more adjacent tables to reduce a height of the table in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top constructed from molded plastic and the table top may include a receiving portion sized and configured to receive an engaging portion of a frame of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. The table may also include a metal frame connected to the table top and the frame may include an engaging portion sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent table in the nested configuration. If desired, an outer surface of the engaging portion may be visible and exposed in the recess in the lip.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with an adjacent table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a round or circular configuration and the table top may have a receiving portion, a downwardly extending lip, a contact surface and an engaging portion. The contact surface may have a ring-shaped configuration and be sized and configured to contact an upper surface of a table top of an adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table. The engaging portion may also have a ring-shaped configuration and may be sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of a table top of the adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding table including two table tops, a first and second support components and four table legs. The two table tops are joined at a folding line with a middle point. The support components support the table tops, each of which has a border and two connecting arms. The border is connected to an outer edge of the table tops. One end of the connecting arm is connected to the border, and the other end of the connecting arm has a hinge part. The hinge part of the connecting arm of the first support component joins that of the respective connecting arm of the second support component. One end of the table leg is hinged to the border. The other ends of the table legs meet at the middle point in the folded state.

Abstract: A collection of game pieces including a block and a support tray. The block includes a top surface, a first width and a thickness. The support tray includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a second width, a depressed portion on the surface and the support tray is adapted to removably receive the block centrally on the top surface. The ratio of the first width and the second width ranges from about 6:7 to about 1:2 such that a flange of the support tray is formed. The block is configured to receive a plurality of nails driven into it using a striking tool and if the striking tool accidentally misses the block while used in driving a nail into the block, the flange is used to arrest the striking motion of the striking tool.

Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.

Abstract: A table may include a handle to enhance portability. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, a first portion of a handle may be connected to a first portion of the table top and a second portion of the handle may be connected to a second portion of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions sized configured to receive portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in the receiving portions when the handle is in a refracted position and at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed outside the receiving portions when the handle is in an extended position.

Abstract: A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.

Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more leg assemblies. The table top may include a downwardly extending lip. The table may also include a frame, and the lip may include one or more receiving portions sized and configured to receive a portion of the frame. The receiving portions may also be sized and configured to receive a portion of a leg assembly. The table top may be constructed from molded plastic, such as blow-molded plastic, and the receiving portions may be integrally formed in the table top during the molding process.

Abstract: A poker kit comprising a plurality of chairs; a cushion attached to the seat panel of the chair and a plurality of legs attached to the seat panel; a first armrest and second armrest extending from the back panel of the chair; an ashtray attached to the first armrest and a cup holder attached to the second armrest; a storage pouch attached to the arm near the ashtray; a table having an octagon shape and a felt panel attached the top; a plurality of legs attached to the table; wherein the cushions of the chair are decorated with a design of one of the four top poker hands; wherein markers are labeled on the felt on the table.

Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between a folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle.

Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more legs or support pedestals. The table may also include one or more handles that may enhance the portability of the table. For example, if the table is a fold-in-half table, then the table top may include first and second sections that may be moved between an folded position and an unfolded position. The handle may include first and second sections that are connected to the first and second sections of the table top. The first and second sections of the handle may be collectively grasped, which may help prevent the table top from unintentionally unfolding. The table top may also include receiving portions that are sized configured to receive one or more portions of the handle. This may allow, for example, at least a substantial portion of the handle to be disposed in receiving portions when the handle is in a retracted position.

Abstract: A foldable table configured to provide a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top.

Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more support members such as legs. Advantageously, the table top may include a generally planar upper surface and a generally planar lower surface. In particular, the lower surface of the table top may be substantially free of any downwardly extending projections such as a lip. Desirably, the table includes a frame and at least a portion of the frame is exposed and visible when the table is being used. In addition, the table may include one or more guard members that are sized and configured to protect portions of the table, such as the corners. Significantly, the guard members may be selectively connected to the table top or the frame, which may allow the guard members to be repaired or replaced.

Abstract: A table includes a table top, a leg, and a corner leg mount. The corner leg mount is arranged to mount the leg adjacent to a corner of the table top for pivotable movement between folded and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A waste container cover and work surface device, for attachment to a receptacle, comprising: a table defining an upper side and an underside and a frame, said upper side of said table defining a working surface; and a plurality of support members each having a first end and a second end and being attached in endwise manner at said first end to said frame of said table and projecting away from said underside of said table. The present invention provides a work surface on which to place devices such as a cutting board, sheet pan or container; and a support surface, for holding tools, supplies, and the like, while providing convenient access to the waste container below.

Abstract: In the case of a table with fold-away legs, the tubular legs (4) are connected in an articulated manner to articulation sockets (3) which are fastened on the underside of the table top (1). The articulated connection here is produced via a T-bolt (8) which has its crosspiece (23) mounted in a pivotable manner in the articulation socket (3), under the force of a spring (10), and which has its lower shank (26) screwed to a threaded ring (13) which has an external thread (21) of relatively large pitch, on which the tubular leg (4) can be moved by rotation in the longitudinal direction by means of a leg insert (14) fastened therein.

Abstract: A foldable table has a plastics table plate, a hoop-shaped frame, four corner seats disposed on four corners of the hoop-shaped frame, and four leg tubes. Each leg tube is disposed on the corresponding corner seat. A center panel is disposed on the plastics table plate. The plastics table plate has a periphery flange and a periphery channel. Four square blocks are disposed on four corners of the plastics table plate. Each corner seat has a groove and an elastic blocking angle bar. At least a connection bar is connected to the corresponding corner seat and the corresponding leg tube. At least a connection plate is connected to the corresponding elastic blocking angle bar and the corresponding leg tube. The hoop-shaped frame is inserted in the plastics table plate. Each square block is inserted in the corresponding groove of the corner seat.

Abstract: A tray assembly for an infant highchair, the tray assembly including a frame having front, rear, and side peripheral edge portions defining a space therebetween having a predetermined shape and size; a tray insert having front, rear, and side peripheral lip portions supporting and connected to a bottom portion located in an area defined thereby, the tray insert having a predetermined shape and extent such that the peripheral lip portions can rest on the peripheral edge portions of the frame for supporting the bottom of the tray insert in at least substantially covering relation to the space defined by the frame.

Abstract: A table includes a table top, a frame, and a pair of non-circular openings are formed in the frame. The table also includes a leg that is movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. A connecting rod connects the leg to the pair of openings in the frame and the connecting rod preferably has a non-circular cross-sectional configuration. The connecting rod and the openings in the frame are sized and configured to loosely attach the leg to the table when the leg is in the collapsed position. The connecting rod and the openings, however, are sized and configured to securely attach the leg to the table when the leg is in the extended position.

Abstract: A foldable shipping shelf comprises: a loading part, two supporting parts, continuous hinges, and at least two first and second limiting parts. Each supporting part is connected to the loading part through at least one continuous hinge, and the two supporting parts are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the loading part. The first limiting parts are respectively fixed to the supporting parts at a place near to the loading part and keep the loading part in position. The second limiting parts are respectively fixed to the loading part at a place near to the supporting parts and keep the supporting parts in position. The two supporting parts rotate through the continuous hinges, and the first and second limiting parts limit a range for rotating the two supporting parts.

Abstract: A foldable table has a plastics table plate, a hoop-shaped frame, four corner seats disposed on four corners of the hoop-shaped frame, and four leg tubes. Each leg tube is disposed on the corresponding corner seat. A center panel is disposed on the plastics table plate. The plastics table plate has a periphery flange and a periphery channel. Four square blocks are disposed on four corners of the plastics table plate. Each corner seat has a groove and an elastic blocking angle bar. At least a connection bar is connected to the corresponding corner seat and the corresponding leg tube. At least a connection plate is connected to the corresponding elastic blocking angle bar and the corresponding leg tube. The hoop-shaped frame is inserted in the plastics table plate. Each square block is inserted in the corresponding groove of the corner seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding structure provided with a lock structure for the folding leg stud, which is capable of releasing the respective locked state by pressing the lock lever being in almost the same standby position even when the leg stud is deployed or folded.

Abstract: A foldable and transportable table assembly for providing a portable desk that can be folded into a compact unit for storage and transport. The foldable and transportable table assembly includes a tabletop having a top wall and side walls depending from the top wall; and also includes a leg assembly being attached to the tabletop; and further includes a carrying case for carrying the tabletop and the leg assembly.

Abstract: A lightweight folding table with legs that may be attached without a separate fixturing step is disclosed. Preferably, the table includes a table top having a working surface and a mounting surface, upon which the legs are attached. Fixturing mounts may be integrally formed with the table top by a process such as blow molding. The fixturing mounts may be configured to receive and hold independent mounting assemblies, each of which is pivotally attached to a leg. The fixturing mounts may have fixturing protrusions arranged so as to frictionally engage the mounting assemblies in such a manner that the mounting assemblies are held in place. An adhesive may then be applied to the mounting assemblies to provide a more permanent attachment, if desired. The adhesive may be allowed to set without using any external fixturing implements to hold the mounting assemblies in place.

Abstract: This invention relates to a positioning structure of a workbench, which includes a platform and four folded legs. A positioning slice is pivotally connected at the end-side of the platform, which can be elastic engaged with a rod on the folded leg to maintain the stable used state of the workbench. And the positioning slice also can be engaged with a rod on the platform for keeping the leg folded beneath the platform in secure for storage and carriage.

Abstract: A foldable and stackable rack assembly shaped and sized for holding at least one article. The assembly comprises a shelf being sized and shaped for supporting the weight of at least one article. The assembly additionally comprises legs, pivotably attached to the shelf, each leg having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is pivotably attached to the shelf and pivotable between a first position generally perpendicular to the shelf and a second position generally parallel to the shelf. The distal end is formed to engage a horizontal surface to support the shelf when in the first position and alternately allowing the stacking of multiple rack assemblies together. In the stacked configuration, the distal end of each leg engages a second shelf of similar construction, when in the first position, so as to secure a leg of the second shelf in the first position.

Abstract: A foldable chair frame includes a linking unit for connecting foldably a leg member to a seat member of the chair frame. The linking unit includes a first linking plate with an upper end pivoted to the seat member, a second linking plate with a lower end pivoted to the leg member, a resilient locking plate with an upper end pivoted to the seat member, and a locking pin extending through an elongated hole in the locking plate. The locking pin interconnects foldably adjacent ends of the first and second linking plates, and has a narrower pin section slidable along the elongated hole during pivoting movement of the first and second linking plates relative to each other. The locking pin further has a wider pin section which engages an enlarged hole end of the elongated hole when the first and second linking plates are unfolded from each other for locking the first and second linking plate at an unfolded state.

Abstract: An institutional table is of the type in which the table tops and the seats for table users are assembled as an integral (as well as foldable and storable) structure. The table has first and second flat table tops pivotally coupled to one another at a hinge section. A center leg component is coupled to the table tops at the hinge section and supports the table at such hinge section when the table is erected ready for use. The table has a plurality of seat support frames coupled to the table tops. At least one of those seat support frames includes a self-adjustable frame coupled to the first table top by a sliding joint. In a specific embodiment, the seat support frames includes first and second endframe seat supports coupled to the first and second table tops, respectively. Two of the seat support frames, i.e., the first and second midframe seat supports are, respectively, between the center leg component and one of the endframe seat supports.

Abstract: A tray device for mounting in a vehicle. The tray device includes a tray top and a pair of legs pivotally coupled to the lower surface of the tray top. The legs are positioned adjacent one of the end edges of the tray top. A mounting member is coupled to another of the end edges of the tray top. The mounting member has a pair of spaced apart elongate arm portions and a cross portion extending between the arm portions of the mounting member. Each of the arm portions has a hooked upper end which is adapted for insertion into a slot of a door of a vehicle between a window of the door and an inner door panel of the door such that the mounting member is positioned adjacent the inner door panel of the door.

Abstract: Support apparatus includes a pair of folding leg elements pivotally secured to a longitudinal beam assembly. The beam assembly includes two beams longitudinally aligned with each other and secured by a U-shaped clamp. The leg elements are secured to the center, longitudinally extending beams by a pair of cam lock units, secured to the leg units. The cam lock units pivot and are lockable to the beam in both the open, support position and in the folded, storage position. The use of the two beam elements and the U-shaped channel connector allows the beam elements to twist relative to each other, and the twisting allows the leg elements to remain stable while disposed on an uneven surface.

Abstract: A sectional folding table has a first-tabletop frame (3) with an outside periphery into which a second-tabletop frame (4) and foldable legs (16, 18) of the second-tabletop frame are pivotally foldable. An attachment side (20) of the first-tabletop frame is attachable to a separate structure such as a vehicle compartment (15), to another table or to other desired objects of a desired height as an option to primary legs (26, 27). Legs of both tabletop frames are attached pivotally to a joint side (10) and positioned in juxtaposed relationship for side-by-side pivotal folding. Several embodiments are shown.

Abstract: A free standing stacking shelf system is provided wherein the stacking elements of each shelf are selectively collapsible or foldable with respect to the shelf and can be selectively locked into a predetermined angular disposition with respect to the shelf element. Each of the stacking elements is substantially U-shaped having first and second legs and a base extending therebetween. The free ends of the legs are pivotally coupled to a respective shelf. A device is provided for selectively locking the legs and hence the stacking element with respect to the shelf in a predetermined orientation. When the legs are unlocked from the shelf element, the stacking elements can be collapsed or folded so as to be closely adjacent to the shelf element thereby significantly reducing the overall height of the shelf for transport and storage.

Abstract: A mobile work station for a painter or the like comprising a tray to hold paint containers and tools, four legs with wheels and a handle. The tray may be divided into compartments to more securely hold the paint containers. The legs are pivotally mounted and may swivel through 270.degree. for storage in the tray for ease of storage and transport. The legs may be secured in the depending and in the stored positions. A removable shelf may be attached to the work station to hold accessory equipment, tools and personal items. A carrying strap is provided to facilitate transport of the work station.

Abstract: A molded plastic mount for a folding table leg has a base portion with suitable means for fastening securely to the underside of a table top. A tubular pedestal portion extends downwardly from the base portion, and is long enough, and strong enough, to secure a tubular upper end of a table leg extending downwards to support the table top for use under normal conditions. This tubular pedestal portion is open on one side, and has a pivot through the pedestal and the top of the table leg to permit the table leg to be folded up against the underside of the table top in a storing or carrying position. Plastic lugs at the bottom of the pedestal, on either side of the opening, extend around the top of the table leg to secure it in its downward position, but are flexible enough to permit the table leg to be moved to its upward position, and secure it in that position.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle assembly and storage apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a ferromagnetic base portion preferably contructed including a thin layer of tin or steel. The base portion includes at least one beveled edge which permits a partial assembly or an entire puzzle to be shifted intact up the beveled edge and onto the base portion for storage. A flexible magnetic cover sheet is hingeably coupled to the base portion along one edge and the magnetic attraction between the entire surface of the ferromagnetic base portion and the magnetic cover sheet serves to hold a plurality of jigsaw puzzle pieces fixedly mounted in a desired relationship during horizontal or vertical storage. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a set of folding legs disposed on the lower surface of the base portion which permit the base portion to be utilized as a freestanding work station.

Abstract: The foldable cantilever comprises a supporting arm formed by a U-profile. A supporting flap extends obliquely from the web of this profile section. The supporting arm is hingedly connected to a jib. A strut is, furthermore, also hingedly connected to the jib. The supporting arm, the jib and the strut are U-shaped profile sections. In use the U-profile which forms the strut supports itself on a supporting flap formed on the web of the profile section forming the supporting arm. A strut controlled slider is arranged in the supporting arm. The strut is connected by a tension spring to the jib. This tension spring leads to the lower edge of the strut being biased against or towards, respectively, the supporting arm. Accordingly, the foldable cantilever occupys in its shipping state only a small space and it is possible to open it to its operating position by means of only one manually made movement thereof.

Abstract: A pair of manually-manipulatable spring-loaded buttons are accessible outwardly of the side walls of a pair of respective vise brackets secured beneath the table of a portable foldable workbench. When the buttons are pressed laterally inwardly, respective latching mechanisms are released to enable the workbench to be raised from a lowered storage position into an erected working position, and vice-versa. The buttons facilitate a rapid movement of the workbench from one position to another, and the buttons are conveniently located on the workbench for improved ergonomics.

Abstract: A folding leg mechanism for a table is adapted to be releasably locked in a firm, stable position as the leg portion thereof is swung down to extended position from retracted position against the underside of the table top. A longitudinal slot extends through at least one side of the leg and has its longitudinal axis in substantial alignment along the leg with the pivot axis about which the leg swings. A pin extends outwardly through the slot and is adapted for movement along the longitudinal axis of the slot. Spring means are provided for biasing the pin toward that end of the leg which is attached to the table. A trackway is positioned at the side of the leg from which the pin extends, so that the pin rides on and along the trackway as the leg swings between its retracted and extended positions. Abutment means are provided with which the leg makes contact when it is moved to its extended position.

Abstract: A folding table is comprised of a table top and frame of side rails, and includes at each corner formed by the side rails, a further rail attached to the underside of the top forming a channel with one of the side rails. A leg is pivotally attached at each corner on an axis perpendicular to the opposing walls of the channel formed. A locking means is carried within a recess of the further rail which, when a leg is unfolded to its extended position, will be effective under spring loading, to provide a bearing against the leg for locking it into extended position. Pressure on the locking means to force it into the recess, releases the leg for folding. When the legs are in the folded or unfolded position, the locking mechanism is completely hidden.